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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.46, 239.67 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.46, 239.67 and 140.66 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.46 : 239.67 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.46/239.67 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.46x = 239.67 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.46x = 33,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,710.78/173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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